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G677 RKP

1989 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,059 mi
Last recorded162,059 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG677 RKP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 162,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 149,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 136,273 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 131,848 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 131,822 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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G677 RKP is a 1989 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G677 RKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G677 RKP registered?

G677 RKP is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 December 1989.

Is G677 RKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G677 RKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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